LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
January 24, 2024
Runners Are Racing More than Ever
This month, Strava released its annual Year in Sport, with fascinating insights about where running might be headed. Running was the most-uploaded sport in 2023. (Hear that? That’s the sound of job security!) Most runners log their miles solo, 9 percent are in groups of three or more people, and...
January 18, 2024
Chinese marathon runner, 52, is disqualified for CHAIN-SMOKING throughout entire race – which he finished in 3hr 33min
A Chinese marathon runner who chain-smoked his entire way through a 26.2 miles race has been disqualified, despite achieving a competitive time. Uncle Chen, nicknamed the 'Smoking Brother', managed to complete the Xiamen Marathon in three hours and 33 minutes on January 7 this year. But despite crossing the finish...
January 17, 2024
58-Year-Old Runs 100th Sub 3-Hour Marathon
For Jeff Mescal, 58, Disney World really is the “Happiest Place on Earth.” The three-time Guinness World Record holder ran his 100th sub three-hour marathon at the Walt Disney World Marathon on January 7, in 2:57:26. There was added pressure, Mescal told Runner’s World, because of this superlative and the...
January 13, 2024
WATCH: Runner wins half-marathon, but race officials did not believe him
Argentinian runner found himself in some finish line confusion at the 2024 Merida Half Marathon in Merida, Mexico. Juan Esteban Pizarro had the half-marathon all wrapped up in the final kilometres, but as Pizarro ran toward the finish line, he was ready to break the tape and pose for the...
January 10, 2024
Nike’s Record-Breaking Marathon Sneaker Will Return With a New Colorway in April
The latest iteration of Nike’s record-breaking marathon franchise helped ring in the new year, and unsurprisingly, the Alphafly 3 sold out immediately. Those still looking to get their hands on the top-of-the-line runner will be relieved to find out that the sneaker will return in April with a new (and...
January 5, 2024
Oscar Pistorius freed from jail 11 years after murdering girlfriend
South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was released on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that shocked a nation inured to violence against women. Pistorius - dubbed "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs - shot 29-year-old model Steenkamp dead...
January 4, 2024
America’s Favorite Half Marathons
HalfMarathons.net launched their first vote for the best half marathons in the United States. Voting runs through the end of January. Four winners will be selected to receive prizes from partners training app Runna, retail partner Marathon Sports, and tour operator Rogue Expeditions. The winners will also have their entry to any one...
January 3, 2024
Chipotle and Strava Want to Give You Free Guac
On Tuesday, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced a partnership with Strava, the digital fitness tracking giant, “to encourage and reward healthy habits this year.” The burrito and bowl chain has become the first restaurant brand to build customized streak and segment-based challenges on Strava. According to press release from Chipotle, the...
January 3, 2024
Study: Cannabis can make workouts more fun, but it’s no performance-enhancer
In one previous survey of cannabis users, Bryan’s research group found that a whopping 80% had used before or shortly after exercise. Yet very little research has been done at the intersection of the two. For the study, Bryan and Gibson recruited 42 Boulder-area volunteers who already run while using...
December 22, 2023
Muuvr secures $4.16 million in post-seed funding round
Muuvr, the activity app that motivates runners, cyclists, and triathletes to be more active through rewards and community, has announced a significant investment into the brand’s future. The $4.16 million secured capital will fuel the next chapter of Muuvr’s growth strategy. This includes advancements in app development, marketing and acquisition...